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Is it really January, or have I been secretly teleported to April. The weather here is telling me the latter. The trees in the yard are even confused as the early buds are being coerced out almost to full bloom. I have been lackadaisical about the house work for no excuse other than it is warm and sunny. The girls doctor has said to make sure that they are getting enough vitamin D after all, and what better way to get it than basking in the warm winter sun.

We have also been firing up the grill in the evening and spending the last few minutes of daylight on our new deck watching the sun set each evening. One of my new favorite things to grill is this Caprese Salad. It makes and excellent accompaniment to pretty much any grilled protein, and requires the companionship of a warm and crusty baguette.

I didn’t exactly write down the recipe, but it is easy enough to recreate without one.

You will need:

roma tomatoes, cut lengthwise

olive oil

mozzarella cheese, sliced into thumb sized slices

a handful of basil

balsamic vinegar

First, slice your tomatoes lengthwise Brush the flesh side with olive oil and toss on the grill.

Let them start to soften, and then brush the skin side with your olive oil and flip over.

Continue to let the tomatoes cook until the cheese is melted. Tranfer the tomatoes to a plate and top with some chopped basil leaves and a quick drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Serve with warm baguette.

This tart just looks fancy. The recipe for it is super simple, and the result is a deliciously flavorful combination of sweet and savory. It blurs the boundaries of appetizer and dessert, adult food and kid food. Perfect to serve at a big party or for just a party of one.

A flaky buttery crust topped with roasted pears, spinach, rosemary, bubbly warm blue cheese, and just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. A flavor wonder in under than 30 minutes!

To make one you will need:

1 frozen puff pastry, thawed

2 anjou pears, or any ripe pear will do the trick, thinly sliced

1 handful baby spinach leaves

2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary

100g (about 3.5 ounces) of blue cheese, crumbled

1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar

Preheat your oven to 400°.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll out your puff pastry.

Start out by placing your sliced pears in a single layer.

Add the baby spinach and rosemary.

Finish it off with the blue cheese and drizzle of balsamic. Pop it into your oven for 15-20 minutes until the crust is bubbling up and golden brown.

Slice it up and serve it to your adoring family or friends.

Let the compliments roll in.

XO-Jenny

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I’m Jenny, a mindful mama to three girls and yoga teacher. I am here to share my love for wellness and hope that I inspire you to live your life with health and happiness.

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